The embargo dam began cracking earlier today with the premature release of the X6 ActiveHybrid’s details, so BMW decided to open the floodgates and reveal all its Frankfurt-bound hybrids ahead of the show, beginning with the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. The big sedan uses a different electric drive... 

You’re totally rich, your name’s on several buildings and your wife is hotter than three suns. And you love sporty driving — no chauffeur for you. Thing is, people are always shooting at your Ferrari 599. True, it can outrun bullets — but what if you’re stopped at a light?... 

Could this be the next design for the best seller in the BMW family, the 3 series? The current E90 BMW 3-series has only been on the market since 2005 but details about the next-gen model are already circulating with most agreeing that the next model will feature styling lifted from the Concept CS. Due... 

BMW has released more official pictures of two special edition Minis. The Mini 50 Camden and Mini 50 Mayfair are being launched to commemorate Mini’s 50th anniversary, which it will celebrate on 26 August. The two new models will be seen at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September and the show will also... 

It has been an interesting weekend. In honor of the M1’s 30th birthday, BMW decided to reveal the M1 Hommage, a concept that pays tribute to the original M1. The new design was shown at a private party over the weekend at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este. The M1 Hommage was placed next... 

We recently reviewed BMW’s V-8-powered 750i luxury sedan, but for those looking for more power and luxury — and willing to spend more money — BMW offers a V-12 version, the 2010 760Li, which receives the same platform updates as the redesigned 750i but features a new V-12 engine that pairs... 

Looking at some of the controversial recent designs coming out of BMW, many enthusiasts might think that it’s not hard to imagine that study hall doodles would be preferable. Not exactly a schoolboy anymore, Iulian Bumbu has applied skills learned at a Milanese automotive design program to a BMW... 

Enthusiasts who had hoped for an M-worthy performance upgrade may be disappointed by the largely cosmetic M Sport Package recently announced for the flagship 7 Series. But while purists have balked at the idea of a full-on X6 M (pictured above), buyers looking for a little extra oomph from their sports-activity-whatsit... 

2009 has been a big year for BMW’s Mini brand. Mini launched a new convertible, turned 50 years old, and has now produced 1.5 million new generation models since production began in 2001. Interestingly, the ‘new’ Mini has outpaced the demand of the original car, which sold over 5.3... 

The next 18 months will be huge for BMW’s MINI brand. Execs are looking for big sales increases by 2011, and the fuel efficient little car company is adding 17 dealerships to its retail network in that time frame to help get the job done. The additional dealerships will predominantly go to urban... 

The next BMW M5 is due to arrive sometime in 2011 or 2012 and as the release date draws near, more details about BMW’s newest ‘Bahn-burner have begun to surface. Two reports indicate that BMW may continue to use a V10 powerplant in the next M5, although there’s still some evidence... 

BMW has just announced an upgraded version of its 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine. The new version retains the same displacement, yet output for the European spec version is increased from 286 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque to 306 hp and 442 lb-ft. At the same time, fuel consumption...